Houthi Rebels Escalate Attacks in Gulf of Aden

A commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden witnessed explosions likely from Yemen's Houthi rebels. This follows the sinking of the ship Tutor, indicating an escalation in their maritime attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Reports suggest the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower will return home after deployment.

A commercial vessel navigating through the Gulf of Aden experienced nearby explosions, believed to be the work of Yemen's Houthi rebels, authorities stated on Saturday. This incident is likely the latest in a series of Houthi attempts to disrupt the crucial shipping route.

The apparent Houthi assault follows the recent sinking of the ship Tutor, signaling a possible intensification of their maritime campaign amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. US officials have reportedly ordered the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, which leads America's response to the Houthi attacks, to return home.

The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported that the targeted ship's crew is safe and the vessel is en route to its next port. The Houthis have yet to claim responsibility for the attack but have previously released footage showing their drone targeting the Tutor. The US Navy's Eisenhower is set to return to Norfolk, Virginia, after an extensive deployment, with an aircraft carrier in the Pacific slated to replace it.

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